Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III to ensure robust operational security for critical information systems. This role involves close collaboration with security management, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and supporting Special Access Programs (SAPs) for Department of Defense agencies. The successful candidate will have a strong background in information assurance, incident handling, and configuration management. Join a team that values employee ownership and offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including flexible schedules and tuition reimbursement. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on national defense and security.

Benefits

Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match with immediate vesting

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Optional zero deductible health insurance plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security roles, with focus on SAP.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational security posture for information systems.
• Conduct periodic reviews and prepare security documentation.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating cyber security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Information Assurance

Operational Security

Incident Handling

Cyber Security Vulnerabilities

Configuration Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Equivalent experience (4 years)

Tools

Security Authorization Packages

Audit Records Management

Job description

Overview

Own Your Future.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III to join our team.

Note, this position is onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado and requires an Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and a minimum of 2 years experience in special access programs (SAP).

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company-wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

This ISSO position is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO.

The ISSO III is required to have an Active Top Secret Clearance with a minimum of 2 years experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP) with SCI and SAP eligibility.

The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include providing security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 5 years related experience required; 7+ highly desired.
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years).

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager Level II or Information Assurance Architect and Engineer Level I within 6 months of the date of hire.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
• 2 years experience with Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.